Registration and Titling

This page provides you with the basic information you should know before registering or titling your boat in Nevada. It is a federal law that you register your watercraft in the state of primary use. Carry your registration with you on your boat.

New or Untitled Watercraft

To register your new or untitled watercraft, you will need to follow the steps below. Please be sure to have the following information at hand:

Proof of OwnershipPresent proof of ownership (original bill of sale or subsequent bills of sale).

Sales TaxPresent proof that a sales tax has been paid. Proof of sales tax is not required on a casual sale.

Please contact the Department of Taxation.

MSOPresent the original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO).

If the original MSO is not available, or the watercraft is coming from a non title state, you must bring the the watercraft to a Nevada Department of Wildlife office for inspection. Inspections are not made in Carson City.

If you have an MSO, but the HIN number is hand written, you must bring the the watercraft to a Nevada Department of Wildlife office for inspection. Inspections are not made in Carson City.

Previous State Record / RegistrationIf coming from a non-title state, the previous state registration, or certified copy of the state record must be provided.

Social Security NumberSocial Security number must be provided.

FeesPay the required fees. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. No mail transactionsThis transaction cannot be completed through the mail. Check for the nearest NDOW office.

Out-of-State Titled Watercraft

To register an out-of-state titled watercraft, you will need to complete the following steps:

Certificate of OwnershipPresent the properly endorsed out-of-state Certificate of Ownership (Title) to an office of the Department of Wildlife. A watercraft inspection may be necessary, please contact the nearest Nevada Department of Wildlife office for more information. Check for the nearest NDOW office.

Sales TaxPresent proof that a sales tax has been paid, if applicable (dealer sale, broker sale, repossession). Proof of sales tax is not required on a casual sale.

Contact the Department of Taxation for locations:

Reno (775) 687-9999

Carson City (775) 684-2135

Las Vegas (702) 486-2300

Social Security NumberSocial Security number must be provided.

FeesPay the required fees. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

No mail transactionsThis transaction cannot be completed through the mail. Check for the nearest NDOW office.

Nevada Titled Watercraft

Nevada Certificate of Ownership (Title)Present the properly endorsed Nevada Certificate of Ownership (Title) to an office of the Department of Wildlife.

Sales TaxPresent proof that a sales tax has been paid, if applicable (dealer sale, broker sale, repossession). Proof of sales tax is not required on a casual sale.

Contact the Department of Taxation for locations:

Reno (775) 687-9999

Carson City (775) 684-2135

Las Vegas (702) 486-2300

Social Security NumberSocial Security number must be provided.

FeesPay the required fees. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

Mail Transactions AcceptedThis transaction may be completed through the mail. Please contact the nearest Nevada Department of Wildlife office for more information. Check for the nearest NDOW office.